Valida S+ CS-3 (cosmos certified)

Cellulose (and) Cellulose Gum. Valida S+ CS-3 (cosmos certified) by Sappi is a multifunctional stabilizer, co-thickener and skin feel enhancer. It is a highly fibrillated cellulose in water suspension. It is derived from wood pulp sourced from sustainability managed, PEFC-certified forests. It is highly thixotropic with excellent shear thinning properties for suspension in sprays. It can act as a thickener at increased dosage and shows synergy with co-thickeners.

• It is a 100% natural, biodegradable ingredient used in aqueous systems, oil-in-water emulsions, serums, creams and colored formulations.
• Its unique 3D network structure allows stabilization of lightweight or dense particles like fragrance oils or ZnO, with minimal impact on viscosity.
• It provides quick break, supreme skin sensory experience & a unique texture in formulations.
• It eliminates greasy & tacky feel and offers moisturizing- & fresh skin-feel.
• Valida S+ CS-3 (cosmos certified) imparts wrinkle filling and skin smoothing with a blurring effect.
• It offers SPF-boosting, stabilizes highly loaded mineral & chemical sunscreens, and produces non-whitening formulation that is easy to spread & spray without drip.
• It also improves foam stability due to its high yield stress, and creates a dense, creamy and longer-lasting foam of natural surfactants.
• It is used in skin-, body-, sun-, hair-, baby care and other leave-on & rinse off formulas.
• It is Ecocert & COSMOS certified and globally compliant.
• It has a shelf life of 24 months.